Canon G7 X Mark III vs Sony RX100 VII: Which Compact Suits You

A fast f/1.8 lens and flip-up screen on the Canon, a 24-200mm zoom and pop-up viewfinder on the Sony: which compact fits how you shoot.

By Sandy Li-Truong 18 October 2026 3 minute read

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III 'Silver' photographed by PUSHAS

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and the Sony RX100 VII are both pocket compacts with a 1.0-inch stacked sensor, 4K video and a 3.5mm microphone input. The Canon is built around a fast f/1.8-2.8 lens and a flip-up screen for filming yourself, while the Sony adds a 24-200mm zoom, a pop-up viewfinder and real-time tracking autofocus.

Shop the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III in silver in the Canon collection at PUSHAS. The Sony is discussed here for comparison only, and the specs below are those the makers and reviewers list.

Lens range: 24-100mm or 24-200mm

Canon fits the G7 X Mark III with a 24-100mm equivalent lens at f/1.8-2.8, a 4.2x zoom. Sony gives the RX100 VII a 24-200mm equivalent lens at f/2.8-4.5, which is an 8x zoom. Both start at 24mm, so the choice is reach against aperture: Sony goes twice as far, while the Canon opens to f/1.8 at the wide end.

Sensor and video

Both cameras use a 20.1-megapixel 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor, so on paper they sit level here. Both record 4K up to 30p, and both have a 3.5mm microphone input.

Canon lists YouTube live streaming for the G7 X Mark III, but notes that cameras shipped from August 2025 do not include it, so check before you buy.

Autofocus and viewfinder

This is where the Sony pulls ahead on features. Sony lists Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for stills and video on the RX100 VII, and reviewers confirm both.

The RX100 VII also has a pop-up electronic viewfinder. The G7 X Mark III has no viewfinder, so you frame on the screen.

Screen, battery and size

Both have a 3.0-inch touchscreen that tilts up to face forward for selfies. Per CIPA figures, Canon quotes about 265 shots per charge and Sony about 260 with the screen. The Canon charges over USB-C, and the Sony charges over USB. The Canon measures 105.5 x 60.9 x 41.4mm and weighs about 304g with battery and card, while the Sony weighs about 302g with battery.

Spec table

Spec	Canon G7 X Mark III	Sony RX100 VII
Sensor	20.1MP 1.0-inch stacked CMOS	20.1MP 1.0-inch stacked CMOS
Lens (equivalent)	24-100mm, f/1.8-2.8	24-200mm, f/2.8-4.5
Viewfinder	None	Pop-up electronic
4K video	Up to 30p	Up to 30p
Microphone input	3.5mm	3.5mm
Screen	3.0-inch, tilts up to face forward	3.0-inch, tilts up to face forward
Battery (CIPA)	About 265 shots	About 260 shots
Weight with battery	About 304g (with card)	About 302g

Who each one suits

The G7 X Mark III suits people who film and photograph themselves: the screen flips up, and the lens opens to f/1.8. If you want a longer zoom, a viewfinder and tracking autofocus, the RX100 VII is built for that. For more on the Canon, read our Black vs Silver guide.

Who it is built for

If you want	Built for	Pick
A wide f/1.8 lens at 24mm	Brightest aperture at 24mm	Canon G7 X Mark III
A 24-200mm zoom	Longest zoom reach	Sony RX100 VII
A viewfinder and eye tracking	Eye-level framing and subject tracking	Sony RX100 VII
A flip-up screen and a 3.5mm mic input	Talking to camera with a forward-facing screen	Canon G7 X Mark III

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Stock as of 18 October 2026. The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is in stock in silver and black.

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FAQ

Is the Canon G7 X Mark III or the Sony RX100 VII better?

Neither wins on every point. The Canon G7 X Mark III has the brighter lens, f/1.8-2.8, and a screen that flips up for selfies. The Sony RX100 VII has the longer 24-200mm zoom, a pop-up viewfinder and real-time tracking autofocus.